Cover Letter
Respected Sir/Madam!
I am contacting you about the Medical Officer/Doctor/GP position that is currently open at The
Facility. As an enthusiastic individual with a keen interest in developmental medicine, I am very
excited at the prospect of contributing my knowledge and expertise to your facility.
Working at Khan Research Laboratories Hospital in Islamabad, I have come across many periods
when both my formal training in medicine and experience were challenged. It gives me great
inner satisfaction to know that I have been successful in facing up to most of them especially
since my work involves precious lives on a large scale. From chronic disorders to common
health issues, I have a true grasp of all since I believe in research largely. I have had experience
treating both inpatient and outpatient along with looking after seriously ill patient in an intensive
care unit.
I believe in taking my work seriously as I understand the implications of having the future of a
patient at your hands. This position interests me very much and I offer my resume as a first step
in aspiring to acquire it. I will call you soon to ask for a time when we can discuss this position
more openly. In the interim, please feel free to call me at 009***********.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Dr Hassan Raza
Dr.Hassan Raza
CB 4/5A, Gulshan Colony Wah Cantt
E: **.************@*****.***
PERSONAL SUMMARY
A trusted, patient focused and experienced doctor with a history of serving patients by
successfully diagnosing, treating and also managing their illnesses and diseases. Easy going
by nature and able to get along with other healthcare professionals and also senior managers.
Experience of working normal medicine, surgery hours and also providing out of hours and
weekend cover. Looking for and willing to consider suitable positions in either the private or
govt. sector.
CAREER HISTORY
DOCTOR / GENERAL PRACTITIONER – Pediatrics, Medicine, Surgery
Working in a busy community providing primary medical care to patients from the local
community by way of medical management at clinics and home visits.
• Investigating and diagnosing sick and injured patients on their ailments and then
arranging appropriate treatments for them.
• Updating and maintaining accurate patient records.
• Advising patients on health education matters.
• Supervising other administrative and junior healthcare staff.
• Learning about the medical history of a patient to ensure they have no allergies etc.
• If necessary referring patients to hospitals or specialist clinics for further
investigation.
• Planning staffing duties and Rota’s for medical staff.
• Prescribing medical prescriptions to patients.
• Involved in the day to day running the practice.
• Organizing specialist neonatal clinics for pregnant mother, diabetes, health eating
etc.
• Examining patients physically and doing so taking cultural and social sensitivities
into consideration.
• Ensuring a safe work environment for the patients and staff.
• Giving appropriate health education and advice to patients and careers’ to enable
self-management.
• Ensuring co-ordination and delivery of all work activities within area of
responsibility.
HOSPITAL DOCTOR – Dr. A.Q Khan Research Laboratories
June 2012- June 2013
over a period of time working in a fast paced and busy hospital environment, dealing with
medical emergencies as they occurred.
• Work in the accident and emergency ward.
• Assessing newly admitted patients.
• Looking after patient under my care who is on wards.
• Working as part of a team liaising with nurses, registrars and other healthcare
professionals.
• Monitoring and advising medical students and other junior doctors.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Medical
• Previous accident and emergency (A&E) medicine experience.
• Able to deal sympathetically with sensitive circumstances.
• Keeping up to date with the latest treatments, medicines and medical
developments.
• Experience of providing care to patients on hospital wards, outpatient clinics
and also doctors surgeries.
• Assisted in the operating theaters in surgical operations.
• A willingness to accept responsibility.
• Experience of working in a pressurized environment.
• Ability to work long and unsociable hours.
• Experience of teaching at medical schools.
• Excellent team leading, administrative and organizational skills.
Management
• Experience of the day to day management of a busy doctors practice
medicine and surgery.
• Dealing with patient complaints about the quality of service of the practice.
• Arranging the cleaning, security, and health and safety of the surgery.
• Able to lead and motivate staff.
• Ability to prioritize workloads during busy periods.
• Controlling multiple projects at the same time.
KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
Computer skills
Emergency doctor SHO
Management Examination skills Patient relations
Communication
Trauma Counselor
skills
Problem solving Resource planning Administration
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
MBBS, RMP - Medicine & Surgery - Khyber Medical University
REFERENCES - available on request.
Mobility Full driving license
DOB: 1984
Marital status: Single